Is CVE-2020-10640 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-10640 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-10640 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-10640 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10640?

CVE-2020-10640 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-10640

CWE-306Published: February 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Emerson OpenEnterprise versions through 3.3.4 may allow an attacker to run an arbitrary commands with system privileges or perform remote code execution via a specific communication service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10640 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.